As your departure date draws near, we wanted to extend a warm reminder with some key details to ensure your journey is not only smooth but also environmentally conscious.
FAQ from County of Maui website:
Who enforces this ordinance?
- Department of Environment, Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division.
What are the consequences of non-compliance?
A notice of violation will be mailed that may require any or all of the following:
- Cease and desist from the violation
- Correct the violation at the person’s own expense before a specified date
- Pay a civil fine not to exceed $1,000.00 by a specified date
- Pay a civil fine of up to $1,000.00 per day for each day the violation persists
- More information can be found in Maui County Code section 19.530.030.
Is my sunscreen really a problem? Don’t reefs face bigger threats?
- Thousands of visitors and residents enjoy Maui County beaches, parks and nature reserves every day. In popular snorkeling locations, chemicals are washing off people every single day. Even if you are far from the ocean, chemicals washed off your body as you bathe will eventually end up in our ocean.
- By removing a known stressor from the picture—petrochemical sunscreens—we increase the health and resilience of coral reefs so that they can be better equipped to handle the threats posed by pollution and climate change.
- Using only mineral sunscreen is one step we can all take right now to protect the marine habitats that make Maui Nui unique.